As soon as Lofan arrived at Marineford and disembarked, World Government personnel approached him to explain.
"Cloud Gull Admiral, a number of people have jointly reported that you diverted funds for personal use while handling the corruption case at Branch 199.
"You even deployed warships to collect protection money from merchant associations along the way. You are required to proceed to Mary Geoise for an investigation into this matter."
Their attitude was quite polite, and the surrounding area had been cordoned off to keep word of the matter from leaking.
"Wait a moment. Once I've made arrangements for the soldiers aboard the warship, I'll go with you."
"No problem, Admiral. Take your time."
Judging by the man's attitude, Lofan had already gleaned much of what the Five Elders had in mind.
After all, the World Government had built him up. Now, he was not only the face of the Navy, but represented the World Government's image as well.
He sent for Robin, collected the documents, and made proper arrangements for Issho before boarding the World Government's official vessel alone.
The deserted naval harbor had the unmistakable feel of a storm gathering.
Mary Geoise, the Hall of Power.
The Five Elders had clearly instructed their personnel not to let the three Celestial Dragons enter, yet they had still failed to stop them.
Before the Five Elders, the three did not wear their usual expressions of supreme arrogance.
Instead, they sat quietly to one side and waited, actually displaying something of an aristocratic bearing.
Ultimately, the Celestial Dragons' arrogance and tyranny were directed only at people outside the ranks of the Celestial Dragons.
When dealing with their own kind, they were still capable of using their brains to govern their conduct.
The direct journey from Marineford to the holy land atop the